Wanted: Used Books and Chess Players
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Last Call for Books for the Friends of the Library Book Sale:
There's still time to donate gently used books for The Friends of the Scarsdale Library Book Sale in September. Donations will be accepted through August 26. Please leave your donations outside the Scott Room.
Please bring only books in saleable condition. Damaged, moldy or dog-chewed books, cannot be accepted. Also please do not bring textbooks, encyclopedias, magazine or VCR tapes.
For information about volunteering, contact Kathy Steves, Book Sale Manager at [email protected].
Chess Players Wanted:
Do you play chess? Want to learn or refresh your memory? DOROT is starting an Intergenerational Chess Program for adults 65+ and middle and high school students. It is a great opportunity and if you are 65+ and interested in participating or know someone who would be interested please have them contact DOROT's Westchester Director, Cippi Harte at 914-573-8906 or via email [email protected]..
Sidewalk Sale Draws a Crowd to Town
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The Scarsdale Chamber of Commerce annual sidewalk sale from July 28 -31 drew crowds to town to shop, mix and mingle. With sales starting on Thursday, the village was crowded with deal-seeking shoppers and people hoping to run into neighbors and friends. In addition to the retail stores other businesses participated at tables, offering plenty of free items to anyone visiting the different tents. The freebies included ice cream, ice water, key chains, pens, and water bottles. Stores sold their merchandise at significant discounts and attracted customers of all ages. The goods poured out into the streets, displayed in and on bins, baskets, tables, racks, and hanging displays, which turned the sidewalk into an upscale, colorful bazaar.
On Saturday, while others were shopping, families with young children enjoyed entertainment in Chase Park provided by Songs for Seeds, a company that offers music classes for children aged zero to six. Kids sang and danced along to the fun, upbeat, live music while parents relaxed in the shade. Meanwhile, The Scarsdale Fire Department allowed children to sit in the front seat of the fire truck and have their pictures taken. There was something for everyone at this bright and lively gathering and successful sidewalk sale.
Jason Wilson, who heads the Chamber of Commerce said, "The Chamber of Commerce of Scarsdale would like to thank the merchants that participated and the Scarsdale community for supporting our local merchants. We would also like to thank the Village of Scarsdale, Scarsdale Police Department and Scarsdale Fire Department for their support and participation.
Photos and text by Hannah Glickenhaus
Join the Old Scarsdale Neighborhood Association
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Judy Kerr, Mary Louise Perlman, Mayra Kirkendall-Rodriguez, and Sophia Mullen invite you to join the Old Scarsdale Neighborhood Association ("OSNA"). OSNA encompasses the homes within East Parkway, north side of Popham Road, west side of Post Road, and south side of Wayside Lane.
Neighborhood associations are an important way to build community, host fun family-oriented events, and stay informed about important and relevant neighborhood issues. Please write us at [email protected] with your name, email, postal address, and phone number. We are planning to hold our first event this fall. We are also looking for volunteers to help in our effort to resuscitate OSNA, so please let us know if you can volunteer as an officer or to coordinate events. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Best regards,
Sophia Mullen, OSNA President
Party in the Park Counters Heat with Cool Activities
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Balloon animals, cotton candy and live music combined to make the latest Party in the Park a hit for Scarsdale residents who attended last Friday in Chase Park.
This was the third of four Parties in the Park that the Scarsdale Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department scheduled to hold this year as a fun event to bring the community together.
Residents sprawled on blankets and lawn chairs
around the park while young children chased each other on the grass and danced under the clear blue sky. A balloon artist dressed in a bright blue, yellow and red costume handed out balloon swords and dogs and two other vividly-clothed girls offered face painting and cotton candy. An ice cream truck stationed at the park's entrance, under the humid 88 degree sun, was a popular attraction.
In the center plaza of Chase Park, families listened to the Jay Prince Band perform live. Band leader Jay Prince and his touring musicians have performed at Scarsdale's Party in the Park before, and were well received. They played old and new hits, from Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get it On," to Bruno Mars's "Uptown Funk."
Scarsdale resident Lonnie Klein, who has seen Jay Prince perform many times before, says, "He's timeless. Our kids love it. The music brings life and happiness... It shows his longevity and his relevance."
Paul Bizzaro, who was enjoying the festivities, said his favorite part about the party was "watching how much my kids enjoy the music and the free ice cream." The band packed up to leave after 8:00, but will be back in Chase Park on August 5 for the next Party in the Park. The band's saxophone player, Chris Eminizer, said "I think it's great. Lot of families, even hot dates," when asked about the party.
"I like that the families are coming out 
with the kids, interacting with them," said first-time visitor Giselle Fuentes. This Party in the Park seemed to be a success for new and returning revelers.
Photos and text by Adam Regenstreif
Village Asks for Your Feedback on LED Streetlights and Solar Panels
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This week, the Village is looking for your thoughts on LED streetlights and the presence of solar panels atop village homes.
First – the LED streetlights:
The Village LED Streetlight Pilot Program is underway with pilot LED streetlights installed in a number of locations throughout the Village. Pilot lights are installed on sections of White Plains (Post) Road, Heathcote Road, Mamaroneck Road, Tisdale Road. Two additional lights will be installed on Springdale Road later in July. Specific locations can be found on the maps below.
Village Managers want to know what residents think about the lights. Please send any comments or questions to [email protected] or drop off comments at Village Hall at the LED comment box located on the first floor counter.
This phase of the Pilot will continue for the next three months. Subject to the results of this phase of the Pilot, the following streets are being considered for an upgrade to LED streetlights: White Plains (Post) Road, Heathcote Road (Post Road to Five Corners), Mamaroneck Road and Weaver Street (note: some lights on Weaver Street have already been converted to LEDs - these lights are owned and were converted to LEDs by the City of New Rochelle).
In addition to these streets, locations with Town & Country Style post-top fixtures (see attached picture) are also being considered for an LED upgrade. These locations include parts of the Crane Berkeley and Secor Farms areas as well as a few other streets throughout the Village.
Solar Panels Facing the Street
The Board of Architectural Review has turned down several applications to install solar panels on the street-facing side of homes. In response, the Village's Board of Trustees requested that the Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) look into a formal policy regarding this and other solar installation considerations.
Since street-facing panels are an aesthetic question and the CAC is seeking community input. They have created a very short survey that asks, among other question 'Should solar panels be installed on the street facing side of homes?' CAC Chair Lee Fischman has asked around on his own. Says Mr. Fischman, "I've heard some folks say no way, they're ugly, while others say a homeowner should be able to put anything on the front of his or her house. There's certainly no quorum as yet."
The CAC survey can be accessed here:
The CAC is also researching best practices to make applications easier and in the process has found several useful and interesting resources; these are assembled on the "Solar Central" section of the CAC's ever-expanding web page on Scarsdale.com.
